Dr. Anthony S. Lewis has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Durham Public Schools for a four-year term starting August 12. The Durham Public Schools Board of Education unanimously selected Dr. Lewis after a thorough process that included reviewing over 100 applicants and interviewing four finalists chosen by a special community panel. Board Chair Bettina Umstead emphasized Dr. Lewis’s strong track record in education, including his previous role as superintendent in Kansas and his leadership in improving student achievement and equity. His appointment comes during a challenging school year marked by disputes over pay increases affecting classified staff and student attendance issues.
Durham Public Schools Appoints new Superintendent for 4-Year Term
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